Hades Almighty - Other Songs - Aftermath Of Betrayal Lyrics, MP3
[The tragedy of Hamlet] [Inspired by the play by William Shakespeare]
[ACT I] Once past twelve sounds a bell 'Tis bitter cold at Elsinore Three Danes await and watch the night For the late king Hamlet's spectral sight It comes again in warlike form This spirit of health beckons his son Father, king, royal Dane? Tell me the reason why you came I am the spirit of the king I walk the night and burn by day "Till the foul crimes done in my days Of nature are burnt and purged away" A serpents sting took my life Now wears my crown and wed my wife Avenge my death, remember me Hamlet my son, kill the king!
[ACTS II and III] A noble mind overthrown Seized with madness Dethrone! Somewhat deceptive To masque his designs The prince will reap his vengeance in time His lady love doth think him mad Lord Chamberlain warns Stay away! The actors come hither Presenting a play Hamlet's intentions are underway He has caught the conscience of the king Railed the queen Thought Claudius slain Instead lay dead The fool Chamberlain Banished; to England Hamlet is sent
[ACT IV] The sails were set for their destruction Twice fell the night their ship is attacked Death has strayed from his path to claim sweet Ophelia The prince now returns enraged with wrath He falls upon innocence returning to dust Swears he laertes, Hamlet must Pay for all grievances put on his house Conspiracy lingers, the duel; a trap